Description: This man wears dull red sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. A freak accident while working with his Seamstress father left him crippled. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to be a sage again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Through the years after William was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. William's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He very much looks the part of a Mortician. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.